The Bank of Finland and the Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority (FIN-FSA) are holding their third international seminar in Helsinki on 11–12 November 2026 to examine how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the economy, financial services and supervision. Discussions will address financial stability implications, applications in asset management and Europe’s competitiveness in AI and quantum technology. Building on the 2025 seminar’s emphasis on practical applications, the event will feature implementation examples from central banks and supervisory authorities.
In his opening remarks, Bank of Finland Board Member Tuomas Välimäki will emphasize that adopting AI and other new technologies must be accompanied by careful risk management, demanding governance and building resilience before it is tested. He will also discuss digital sovereignty as preserving Europe’s capacity to make its own choices, rather than requiring it to do everything itself or isolate itself from global innovation.